A few years ago, an 8th grade football athlete I was coaching, approached me and said, “I want to play in college! What do I need to do?” The answer to the question, “What do I need to do?” is one that is not only applicable to this football athlete but applicable to any athlete, … Read more
Most things in life come down to timing. A student athlete wanting to play in college is no different. Timing for recruiting is essential. Almost daily, people ask me about timing. Concerned parents and dedicated athletes alike are trying to determine the best time to jump into the recruiting world. What is the best time … Read more
No matter how long you have been around high school athletics, no matter what sports you have watched, and no matter whether it was male or female, we have ALL seen GREAT high school athletes that dreamed of playing in college but were not afforded that opportunity. We have all known of great high school … Read more
Over the weekend, an interesting tweet came across my Twitter account. The first thing that caught my attention was that it was a re-tweet from Missy Tiber. Coach Tiber was the head women’s basketball coach at Belmont Abbey College near Charlotte, N.C., when I was an NSR scout. I visited the Belmont Abbey campus numerous … Read more
Look around closely enough and you will notice that loads of high school senior athletes and their parents are beginning to panic, the worry visible on their expressions, because their recruiting Plan A isn’t working. It’s a natural, if not altogether pitiful, sight that we see every year at this time. Six months to go and not just … Read more
Take action now to avoid being left behind The next few months are crucial for every high school athlete wanting to be recruited to play college athletics. There’s no time to waste. Put these items on your priority list and get them checked off ASAP: Register with the NCAA and NAIA Initial Eligibility Centers: If you … Read more
Volleyball player from Alabama blown away by college responses “Susan and I would like to introduce you to our 13-year-old daughter, Mary Carol Cagle. Yes, I said 13 years old and in the 8th grade!! She is much like any other 13-year-old girl. She has friends, she loves to shop, texts her friends, goes … Read more
The family summit is the bedrock for a recruiting road construction plan Of course you’ve heard the term “summit” as it relates to holding a meeting of import. While most often referred to in regard to international leaders gathering to discuss far reaching matters of the economy, human rights and security, at National Scouting Report … Read more
Your future is happening now while you decide when to get started Here’s the problem: not enough college athletic prospects approach recruiting with the zeal that they go after a big game, important tournament, high-profile showcase or college exposure combine. They should. And if we are describing you, then you should. If you are a … Read more
Coaches Dream of Finding These Hard-working Student-athletes Which “handle” do you want attached to a description of you as an athlete? Smart? Not bad. Athletic? That’s good, too. Team player? Another good one. But, when you add the word hustle to those descriptive terms, you have put the icing on the cake for college coaches. … Read more
